A scented rug has a plurality of formed textile length portions disposed side-by-side with adjacent length portions secured together to form the rug. At least one of the length portions includes a scented strand extending lengthwise therein. The length portions can be formed by knitting, braiding, or wrapping in which embodiments the scented strand is covered by the textile material of the length portions. Alternatively, the rug is woven with the scented strand included in the warp or filling. The invention includes the methods of forming the rugs.